Clayton - Person Sheet
Clayton - Person Sheet
NameLE DESPENSER, Sir Edward 
, 21G Grandfather
, 21G GrandfatherBirth Dateabt 1310
Birth PlaceTewkesbury, Gloucester, England
Death Date30 Sep 1342 Age: 32
Death PlaceMorlaix, Finistere, France
FlagsHistorical, Nobility
Misc. Notes
Edward le Despenser was the third eldest son of Hugh le Despenser the Younger by his wife Eleanor de Clare.
His father is famous for being the favorite of Edward II of England, and consequently being executed for it. Through his mother, he was a great-grandson of Edward I of England.
Like a few of his brothers, Edward served in Edward III's military campaigns. In 1342, he accompanied his older brother Hugh to mainland Europe. Although they were originally heading for Gascony, they were diverted to Brest to aid King Edward's ally the Countess of Montfort in the Breton Civil War. On September 30, 1342, he and his brother's forces joined the English and helped achieve a victory against the French army at Morlaix. Unfortunately, Edward died during the battle. He was the highest-ranking English casualty there..
His father is famous for being the favorite of Edward II of England, and consequently being executed for it. Through his mother, he was a great-grandson of Edward I of England.
Like a few of his brothers, Edward served in Edward III's military campaigns. In 1342, he accompanied his older brother Hugh to mainland Europe. Although they were originally heading for Gascony, they were diverted to Brest to aid King Edward's ally the Countess of Montfort in the Breton Civil War. On September 30, 1342, he and his brother's forces joined the English and helped achieve a victory against the French army at Morlaix. Unfortunately, Edward died during the battle. He was the highest-ranking English casualty there..
Spouses
1de FERRERS, Anne , 21G Grandmother
, 21G GrandmotherBirth Dateabt 1315
Birth PlaceGroby, Leicestershire, England
Death Date8 Aug 1367 Age: 52
Death PlaceGroby, Leicestershire, England
FlagsHistorical
Marr Date20 Apr 1335
Marr PlaceGroby, Leicestershire, England